Objections raised on changes to Wyre Forest's Housing quota

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National Planning Policy Framework

Objections to Labour’s proposals

The Conservative led district council have opposed the new proposed standard methodology (the formula) that allocates housing figures to each area.

The Labour Government's proposals would see Wyre Forest's annual dwellings per annum rise from 276 to a staggering 617. Marcus says, "This is totally unacceptable and would see further green belt land having to be used as there simply will not be enough brownfield land. We totally oppose unnecessary release of further green belt land."

The Cabinet have sent a formal response back to Government and they proposed a notice of motion at full council opposing the proposals in the NPPF.

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